Sautée Mussels Smothered in Feta and Tomato Sauce
Down Under Delights: Whip up a Taste of Greece with Kiwi-Style Green-Lipped Mussels!
New Zealand's marine bounty includes mouthwatering morsels like sizzling seafood platters, divine fish and chips, succulent Bluff oysters, and heaps of economical green lipped mussels. The mussels, often as big as the palm of your hand, offer tender, juicy nuggets of meat when cooked just right. Studded with white wine and garnished with herbs, these mussels redefine supper-time indulgence.
This easy-peasy recipe is reminiscent of a Greek-inspired mussel dish. Perfect for brunch, but don't hold back if you want to savor it as an appetizer for dinner tonight.
- Yields: 2 starving Kiwis
- Difficulty: Piece of pie
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
Gather your Mussel Memories (7 key ingredients)
- 12 pearly green lipped mussels, fresh as a daisy
- 2 fragrant sprigs of fresh thyme
- Half an onion, chopped like a pro
- One cup of whole, joyful tomatoes, canned and peeled
- 3 cloves of garlic, mashed like misfits
- 1 cup of crumbly, salty feta cheese
- Finely chopped parsley to decorate your dish
Unleash the Mussel Magic!
- Clean up the Mussels: Rinse mussels under cold water, remove any beards or baby crabs within. Steam open mussels in 2 cups of white wine. You'll need to strain those delicate critters.
- Chop and Sauté: Cook the chopped onion and mashed garlic in a pan until they turn translucent. Add the canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, and thyme. Let the flavors mingle.
- Layer your Mussels: Arrange the steamed mussels on a serving platter or baking dish, drizzle with the sauce concoction. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Grill it Up: Fire up the broiler and cook the mussels for about 5-7 minutes. Wait for them to turn slightly golden and bubbly.
- Garnish: Finish by sprinkling chopped parsley over the mussels.
Serve with garlic bread to soak up the mouthwatering juices. Enjoy!
This recipe brings together Greece's herbaceous allure and feta cheese charm with New Zealand's prized green-lipped mussels. A fusion delight for your seafood-loving taste buds!
- The recipe yields 2 servings of a Greek-inspired dish, featuring Kiwi-Style Green-Lipped Mussels, cooked with feta cheese, that's perfect for dinner tonight or brunch.
- The dish, adorned with parsley, is baked under the broiler after being layered with tomato sauce, steamed mussels, and crumbled feta cheese, offering a tantalizing fusion of Greek and New Zealand flavors.
- After drizzling the sauce and sprinkling parsley, the mussels are best enjoyed with garlic bread to soak up the delicious juice, making an exquisite seafood-loving treat.
